Hongbin Xu

Chongqing University, Chongqing University of Technology

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Total Citations

169

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About

Dr. Hongbin Xu is a leading researcher in agricultural robotics, with a primary focus on intelligent harvesting systems for specialty crops. His work centers on the development of end-effector mechanisms, discrete element modeling, and autonomous motion planning for fruit harvesting robots. Dr. Xu’s major contributions include the design of a novel end-effector with a “bite mode” that effectively grasps and detaches citrus fruit in random stalk orientations, a critical advancement for reliable robotic harvesting in unstructured orchard environments. This work has garnered 86 citations, underscoring its impact on the field. He has also pioneered the use of discrete element modelling to simulate the mechanical behavior of citrus fruit stalks, achieving 79 citations and providing a foundational tool for optimizing robotic gripper design and control. Furthermore, Dr. Xu has advanced the operational efficiency of harvesting robots by proposing a sequence planning method based on the principle of minimum energy consumption, enabling dynamic selection of inverse kinematics solutions to reduce energy use during harvest. His research directly addresses the practical challenges of automating fruit picking, bridging the gap between theoretical robotics and real-world agricultural applications.